WHAT'S NEW
1 March 2010 (v1.161)
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Topic No |
Topic Title |
Details |
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Employment pathway plan (NSA, YA (job seekers), PP) |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Fully diagnosed, treated & stabilised (FDTS) (DSP) |
Clarified 'significant improvement'. |
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Job Capacity Assessment (JCA) |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Job search activities (standard rate MOB) |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Permanent (DSP, SA) |
Clarified 'significant improvement'. |
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Safety net (HCC, PCC, CSHC) |
Updated information and rates. |
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Suitable activities (NSA, YA) |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Mobility Allowance (MOB) - Description |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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General Payability Provisions |
Updated general payability provisions. |
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Comprehensive Compliance Assessments |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Exemption from RapidConnect Provisions |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Variable Reporting for NSA |
Updated mature age requirements from 50 to 55 years. |
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What is an Employment Pathway Plan? |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Activity Testing for NSA/YA Job Seekers - Suitable Activities - Overview |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Job Search - Setting Job Search Requirements - Job Seekers with Part-time Requirements |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Activity Test for NSA/YA Job Seekers - Exemptions - Temporary Incapacity |
Updated policy. |
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Participation Interviews for Widow Allowees (post 20/09/03) |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Qualification for WidB |
Added note that WidB is a closed payment and the information provided is for historical purposes only. |
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Assessment of Desertion for WidB |
Added note that WidB is a closed payment and the information provided is for historical purposes only. |
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Assessment of Bigamous & Polygamous Marriages for WidB |
Added note that WidB is a closed payment and the information provided is for historical purposes only. |
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Payability of WidB |
Added note that WidB is a closed payment and the information provided is for historical purposes only. |
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Continuation, Variation or Termination of WidB |
Added note that WidB is a closed payment and the information provided is for historical purposes only. |
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Suitable Activity - Job Search (PP) |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Other Suitable Activities (PP) |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Participation Requirements Exemption - Temporary Incapacity (PP) |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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DSP Assessment of Impairment Ratings |
Clarified 'significant improvement'. |
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Qualification for MOB |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Assessment of Vocational Training for Standard Rate MOB |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Assessment of 32 Hours every 4 Weeks Rule for Standard Rate MOB |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Assessment of Continuing Basis for Standard Rate MOB |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Notification & Recipient Obligations for MOB |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Termination of MOB |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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Qualification for HCC Only CA (child) |
Clarified policy. |
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HCC Only CA (child) - Measuring the Level of Care & Attention |
Clarified policy. |
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Work Ability Tables (WATS) |
Section deleted. |
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SpB for People not Residentially Qualified for Other Payments |
Removed reference to JET program. |
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Qualification for RAA |
Clarified qualification criteria. |
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Non-cancellation of Concession Cards for Temporary Overseas Absences |
Clarified departure - notification obligations. |
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Changing a Payment Delivery Day |
Added note that references to CDEP only apply to continuing participants. |
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Income from Overseas payments - General Rules |
Clarified treatment of arrears of overseas pensions. |
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Income from Gifts, Legacies, Royalties & Native Title Claims |
Updated assessment of royalties paid to Indigenous people. |
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Sections 9A (Lifetime) & 9B (Life Expectancy) of the SSAct Applying Prior to 20/09/2004 |
Updated terminology. |
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DSP - Income & Assets Service Update Mail Reviews (From 20/09/03) |
Updated policy. |
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SA - Mail Reviews |
Updated policy. |
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SA - Rehabilitation Case Reviews |
Updated policy. |
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MOB Reviews |
Updated to reflect introduction of new Disability Employment Services. |
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General Provisions - Changing Payment Types when a Recipient is Outside Australia |
Removed reference to mature age allowance in example. |
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Claim Determination - Payment Specific Provisions |
Removed reference to mature age allowance. |
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Other Labour Market & Older Students - Documentation Required |
Removed details about mature age allowance. |
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Supplementary Benefits - Documentation Required |
Removed reference to mature age allowance and details about employment entry payment. |
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Start Days for Early Claims |
Removed reference to employment entry payment. |
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Hardship Advance Payment |
Removed reference to mature age allowance. |
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